Don't buy expensive 'ribbed' condoms, just buy an ordinary one and slip a handful of frozen peas inside it before you put it on. Read Full Story

« Some Handy Tips for Everyday Life... | Main | Definitely Not a Yes Man! » There is nothing worse than catching a glimpse of a fat man's crack?....stand over a sink without any hot water supply and scrub the gusset of your pants to get rid of the sweat stains caused by being excessively over weight and living in an unbearable tropical heat? Me neither. But I look at all those fat people walking about the streets of Bangkok, with their shirts in some mess a... Read Full Story

Main | California Nightmare - Wow! » Yes Man Movie is worth the THB140 - but only just!I went to the cinema last night to watch the movie Yes Man!  I could have just gone down to Silom and bought it from a street vendor, but then I would have had to run the gauntlet of young Thai boys with their "DVD, Sex, Porno" routine. Straight, Gay or Just Plain Queer? Sometimes, you just don't have the strength to say "No" every 3 metres.  Seriously, ... Read Full Story

Main | Still Chilly, Willie! » Wow! - You won't be smiling when you find out just how bad your gym experience will be!I have been going to the gym this week.  Getting up at 6am and hitting the gym at 6:30am so that I can get some exercise before going to work.  I have regretted joining the gym almost since the beginning of joining.  When I first joined the facilities were still new and in good condition.  However you could tell that the build job was q... Read Full Story

« California Nightmare - Wow! | Main | Khun Term - You Have Been Heard! » Thai boys swimming in the filthy canal in their underwear. The winter weather in Bangkok has temporarily stopped this type of fun!Well, it is Wednesday evening and I am not pleased to be able to report that it is STILL cold here in Bangkok.  The morning temperature is not pleasant and you do need a sweater to stay warm!  Yes, I know, you folk in Japan, Korea, Europe and Can... Read Full Story

Main | It's not normally this small! It's the cold! » No idea who this is or even why it is on here. But I hope it makes at least one of my blog readers happy to see it. It is assumed that this picture is not covered by copyright. Should we become aware of any copyright then it will be removed immediately upon submission of proof.I don't do 'requests', mostly because I never get any from the thousands who read this blog each month.  But I got a nice email (for ni... Read Full Story

« Khun Term - You Have Been Heard! | Main | Attack of the Killer Dim Sum! » The sexy Thai boys will have found it chilly in their speedos this morning!Well, well.  We woke up this morning to some rather chilly weather.  At work today everyone was bitching about the cold and having to wear a sweater to work.  Yes, winter has finally arrived in Bangkok and we saw the thermostat dip to a freezing 17 degrees Celsius for at least 1 hour.  Sof... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Magical Laos". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your... Read Full Story

Main | Sad Start To 2009 In Bangkok » I do not know why, but I have taken a liking for Dim Sum these past few months (that's Yum Cha to all you Aussie people).  I enjoy the way of serving where they bring the Dim Sum to the table in little bamboo steamers and you choose which ones you want.  The Good Dim Sum (Yum Cha) are just about everywhere in Chinatown and other parts of Bangkok.My favourite place to go is a little shop in Chinatown that sells delicious Dim ... Read Full Story

Main | Happy New Year » Poorer families throw some of the best parties in Thailand and Laos, much to the annoyance of the irritation of wealthier families who want to 'regulate' their fun! Maybe Scrooge was actually a Thai?The New Year celebrations in Bangkok were impressive, with many people lighting up the sky with fire rockets and parties and celebrations going on everywhere. From high society ("Hi-So") celebrations to the countdown at Central World to street parties ... Read Full Story